The Revenants

Big Finish, Companion Chronicles Special Release

This is an old release that was re-released with The Light at the End special 50th
Anniversary CD release. And though I’m not exactly sure why they chose this
one, I was not disappointed. Ian and Barbara walk out onto Orkney, an island
protected by the Wissfornjarl. The TARDIS takes off before they can do much but
look around and they’re left alone in the waning light. They head towards a
light, crossing a stream, and entering a deep dark bog, which is the site of a
spaceship crash many eons ago, they later discover. Along with the Doctor, who
landed separately from them and has spent some pleasant years with Janet, the
local witch. And the Marsh Waines are coming for them! All of this he is telling
Jeannie, a relative of Janet’s, in the modern day while waiting for people to
arrive.

I really enjoyed this story, though I’m not sure why Ian is
just telling this to a random person. Plus he refers to Barbara as his
colleague (a story there!) though they’re helping each other and holding hands
in the story. And there is mysterious music at the end, which portends
something perhaps but I can’t figure what. That’s the only thing that made me
wonder what I missed… Otherwise I found this story riveting and intense. Very
well done!